REPORTS OF LOCAL UNIONS.

White Ribbon, Volume 2, Issue 21, 1 March 1897, Page 10

REPORTS OF LOCAL UNIONS.

(Abridged from those presented to the Con- ' vention). AUCKLAND. The number of members is at present 60. Two members have been removed by death during the year, viz, Sisters Kerr and

Edmonds, both of whom we shall greatly miss. Nineteen meetings have been held, betides which the Union has taken part in three public meetings held n the interests of temperance. , A Loyal Ten peranee Legion has been formed by Mrs Davis, Superintendent of Scientific Instruction ably assisted by Mrs Main, Superintendent of Juvenile Work. Matings are held l^r;nightly, and their interest in the work is steadily maintained. The Union endeavoured in every w»y to assist the Prohibition cause at the ehctior.s, carrying on a systema'ic andevten»ivt distribution of literature during the nmntts previous. Dr. E. B. Kyder visited Auckland ani was received by our Union. She expressed sympathy with our work and cheered us by her words. Mrs Wilkins, an English lady who has visitod India, testified to the statements of Dr. Ryder re “Little Wives of India.” We have also been helped by visits from Rev Q. Walker and Mr. H. Field, both of the New Zealand Alliance. A branch of W.C.T.U. has »een started at Devonport (North Shore). The young society promises well for future work.

DEVONPORT. This Branch was organised at a meeting held on August 3rd, 18M. Sixteen mem 1-era have been enrolled, and monthly meetings held.’ Pledge cards are kept on hand by most of the members, and temperance literature has been circulated. TAURANGA. This Branch hold its first meeting on May 6th, 1896. We have upon tbe roll 8 Europeans and 33 Maori members. Our a m has l>een to carry on temperance work among the Maoris, aud we feel greatly encouraged. We provide a good meal for them, and afterwards address them with the aid of an interpreter. Twentyfive have donned the blue ribbon and signed the pledge. NAPIFR There are 36 members upon the roll, as well as 8 honorary ones. Twenty-five meetings have been held during the year, the business being of the usual varied character. Efforts were mad* to prevent another hotel being licensed, which were unfortunately not successful. We also failed in our attempt to introduce Dr. Richardson’s book on Scientific Temperance into the district school. However, we do not intend to let the matter rest. Our Union helped to raise money for the N**w Zealand A 1 lance scheme, and, in view of the elections, distributed some hundreds of leaflets. We take in regularly the “ Union Signal,*’ “ Woman’s Signal,” “ Medical Pioneer,” and '* Prohibitionist," while a numlter of our members take in the White Ribbon.

NEW PLYMOUTH. The Departments undertaken during the year have been ss follows: Evangelistic j Work, Literature, Franchise, Visiting, Organisation, and Juvenile Work, all of which have been pushed vigorously, branches have been instituted at Wanganui, Inglewood, Hawera, Patea. Eltham, Ngaire, Stratford, Midhurst, Toko, Puogarehu, R&hotu, and Optinake. During the year visits were received from Mrs Schnackenberg and Miss Kirk. Public meetings in each case were held, and the objects of the Union explained and furthered.. The White Ribbon, “Union Signal,” and “ Woman’s Signal,” are the current periodical*

subscribed to by our members. Our mem hen’ roll oontains 53 names, with an $ as honorary members. Fortnightly meeting, have been held during the year with moderately good attendance. Much valuable work in favour of Prohibition was p rfortned by our members at th*» i*t« Local Option Poll, and although not successful to the anticipated, every effort will be made during the ensuing three years to cate in Afferent women on this subject.

PUNGAREHU. This Branch was organised on April 29th, 1896. It was decided to meet monthly, but the full num'er of meetings have not been held owing to the wet weather. We star*ed with 7 active members, and 1 honorary, but our numbers have increased to 13 active, and 2 honorary members. Beside the ordinary work ot the meetings, we have taken up the Distribution of Literature and Franchise Departments. MIDHIRST. This Union was formed on May 27th, 1896, with 11 active and 7 honorary members on the roll. We have n«>w 22 active members. Thirteen meetings have been held, and proved both pleasant aud profitable. Our Visiting Committee has been working well, and is very attentive in cases of sickno<*s. We have taken up the distribution of literature, and for the purpose have had some splendid leaflets and other papers. STRATFORD. This Branch was organised on 29th January, 1896, by Mrs * ’oilis, of N**w Plymouth. We have 14 m unbers upon the roll, and hAve held twen 4 v-three meetings. During the v**ai we have taken up house to house visitation, coupled with circulation of temperance literature. Our I nion has also subscribed to ths Armenian Relief Fund. hawera. »* e have 26 names on our roll, but our usual attendance is sms 11. Meetings have been held regularly since our organisation, except during the month of January. MANAIA. Our Branch has a membership of only 10, but though few in numbers it is a hearty little band, and will, we hope, do some lasting work when it g»t* fairly started. Mias Ward has been elected Superintendent of Literature. WANGANUI. This Union was formed in February, 1896, with 12 members, since which our members have increased to 28. In May, our President, Mrs G. H. Smith, attended the Palmerston Convention. At the request of the Wanganui Prohibition League one of our members has been appointed a delegate to attend the League meetings. Members of the League have also visited our Union, and givon us short, helpful addresses. Just before the election several of our members undertook house to house visitation and distribution of le .tiets. A box at the Railway Station has also been supplied with literature. During the year, twelve ordinary meetings have beeu held, and three open meetings. One of the latter was addressed by Mrs Schnackenberg.and proved highly successful. The other two were held before the elections and were addressed by our own member*

Ipttrinjr Mr Isitt’s risit we arranged a tea--Idieting for temperance workers and friends. I LYTTELTON. I Our Union number* 21 member*. Meetinr* uy held weekly; Missionary, Evangelistic, and Temperance alternately. Several of our tnetnvtn visit the Seaman’* Rest on Sunday f»#*ninga. and sing Sankey’s hymns. which the heartily appreciate. Suitable literature u distributed at the close of every Sunday trsning. About once a quarter entertainments ire held, when the towns-pe--pie provide a nleisant evening’* amusement for the sailors. -)rer 3(X»0 Alliance Leaflets were distributed before the election. Some of our meml»ers were stationed at the polling booths on election day, giving voter* the** How to Vote” paper. FEILDING. This Branch has now 20 members on the roll. A club for young men and boys has been formed, with a gymnasium, aDd two nx>ms for reading and games. The results have been satisfactory. Good temperance work was done before the election, by placing name* on the electoral roll, and distributing “ How to Vote ” pamphlet*. The distribution of a hundred copies of the “ Prohibitionist ’* is still continued. We have a Band of H-*pe with 300 members, and the meetings are well attended. The success of this branch of work is due mainly to the effort* of Mrs J. C. Thompson, in interesting address was given to member* ana friend* on January 20th by Mis* Kirk, of Wellington, on the origin and aims of the Union. The question of Social Purity has engaged our attention, and we an* in sympathy with the Bill introduced into Parliament last nation, for clearing the streets at a certain hwur, feeling it desirable in the interest* of morality, and of the young of both sexes. WELLINGTON. This Union has long felt the desirability of possessing rooms for its work, and to aid in this matter a sale of work was held in July, r*y which a few pounds were secured for the fund. The railway boxes have been supplied vith literature, from time to time. 'lhe Hospital band has been conscientiously continuing its woik. Relief work has »-een attended to, but this IH»partnient suffered a *• vert; los* by tbs removal of Mrs Cciiett to Auckland. Subscribers have been secured, and it is hoped t he Dumbtrs will be at least doubled during 1887. The Brunnerton calamity called forth sympathy on ad aides, and although cur monitors hid •übscriled, they voted a sum to be sent to the W. C. T. Union at Brunner, with a 1* tter of condolence. In coniuncti <n with all temperance friends, this Union weloomed our friend, fiev. L. M. Isitt, most heartily after his visit to England and America. Our missionary prayer meeting it was decided to merge with one already formed. Several of our member* *r« engaged in visting the poor, and obtaining pledges. We are anxioua to increase our membership, and to undertake more work than m the past. CHRISTCHURCH. Number of members on roll, 63 j average attendance, 22. Three new Unions have baca formed, vix: at Leeston, Amberiey and U aimate. The Kaiapoi branch has been formed into a District Union. Prison Gate Mission Early in the year the Union withdrew from this branch of work, and accorded a hearty

rote of thanks to Mrs Venables for h»r many years of work. Elections. —The candidature of Mr. T. E. Taylor wa* strongly supported at the bye-election in March, and Urge quantities of pamphlets were issued prior to the general election in December last. Literature.— The literature for the election campaign was arranged by s special Committee, and in trreat demand all ov-r the oolony. We have had 100) Pledge cards printed in books of 25 each, also 40,000 leaflets, —17,0000 f which have b*»eu sent through the post. The Union still subscribes to the ‘'Woman's Signal,'* “Union Signal.” and M Medical Pioneer.” Coffee Rooms —This branch of work is very satisfactory, and new rooms have been opened in a more central position, in addition to those in Manchester Street. Lnncheon Booth.—The booth at the A. and P. Association’s Show, was doable the size of that of the preceding y*«r, and was a comfort to thousands. Girls’ Sewing Class.—ls being continued satisfactorily. Evangelistic Work.— Meetings have been held in Gloucester Street Temperance Hall, also Cottage Mating* in : Linwood. Leeston hm been twice visited, and at Amt>er!ey a well attended meeting was held in the Town Hall, whtn addresses were given by Mesdames U. W. Isitt, Caverhill, and Rev. Gow. Franchise —A Urge drawing-room meeting was held in the Art Gallery <*n Sept. 25th, loooinuieiuorate the enfranchisement of women. Afternoon tea vat provided, and addresses given by Mias Bain, Mesdames Sheppard, Wells, McKee, Munnings, andothe s. Page in “ Prohibitionst " —T here are 113 aubscr.bers, and thanks to the efforts of Miss Gordon the numbers are increasing. Hygiene and Heredity.—Our Superintendent, Mr* Wells, is continuing to do good work through the medium of the Whiti Ribbon Many have testitb-d to the good derivfd from adopting her simple methods of treating disease. Drawing-room Meetings.— Five meetings have l>een held, and a great amount of interest evoked. The aim has not been to influence Temperance people, but those who do not attend our public meetings. Two very satisfactory meetings of factory girls have also U*en held, which have proved helpful to the girls, and resulted in the placing of their names upon the electoral roll. Several oopiesof Dr. Nicholl's “ Law* of Generation," have been ordered. Relief Work.— Several deserving families have been helped with clothing and rnot.ey. Rescue Work.— Country lodgings have berm found for m»ny young girls in need, until work Could be obtained, and clothing had also been supplied. In most cases satisfactory reports have been received. Mothers’ Meetings and Social Purity.—Many meetings have been h»dd in conjunction with the N. Z. Mothers’ Union, which have been the means of much blessing. Parliamentary.—Re Juvenile Depravity Bill, our Union heartily approved of the measure, and forward*' the following suggestions to the Premier, Speakers of both Houses, and all the member* for i anterbury (1) That it should apply to toys as well ss girls, and that as it stan-Is, it gives far too much power to the police. (2) That women might be appointed as Police Matrons to deal with girls, and also to act as truant oftceis.

BLENHEIM During the year there has been an increase in ‘he luemliership of 20, making a total of 00, with an additional 17 honcrary members. The financial position of the U uion is much better than last year. Our thanks are specially due to Miss Yuumana. and those who assisted her,

for her series of tableaux entertainments which netted JKS9 12s lOd, out of which fund the Uni-m, in conjunction with Miss Tollmans, contributed the sum of J 220 to the Brunner Relief Fund. The debating society is both a source of income to the Union, and of intellec*ual entertainment to members attending the rooms. Social meetings were held weekly during the winter months ami were largely patronised. An entertainment was also given on our behalf by the Young Ladies’ Cricket Club A large quantity of temp-ranoe literature has been distributed, and additional subscriber* to the Whiti Ribbon have been secured. Addresses have been given by Mrs Millar, Mr Crabb, and Rev Ward. We were suocessful in securing the refreshment hocih at the Marlborough A. and P. Association’s Show, and the results were gratifying. Though unsurvessful at the general elections, much iuterest has been aroused in the temperance work.

LEESTON. Number of members, 36. This Branch was started on March lPtb, 1896, by Mosdame* Isitt, Cole, and Newton, who were sent a* delegate* from Christchurch. Twelve wellPORT CHALMERS. During the year 11 business meetings have been held. 2 women’s tea • meetings in the “ Rest,” also 9 prayer-meetings in different l»art* of the port, all of which have been very helpful. Before the election we all worked with a will in distributing literature, placing namo-t on the roll. There are two strong Bands of dope in Port, numbering 300 children. WEST TAIERI. Number of member* is at present 12. Only 7 meetings we-e held during the year owing to tfe' absence of our President. Leaflets and pamphlets on Bocial Purity, and Teni]H>ranoe, and Gospel literiture have been di*tri -uted. A Mothers’ meeting is held every week conducted by our President. Literature and a parcel of hags have l*vn distributed among the sailors, and subscriptions made to the Brunner Relief Fund, and the Sailors’ Rest. BRUNNERTON. We began the year in much discouragement, ind when the great calamity befell our district we hardly hoped to survive. But interest was rekindled, attendance increased, and membership more than doubled itself during the year. I he pra tical sympathy shown us by the New /♦ aland and other Union* did much to bind us together. Seven ordinary meetings have been held. Our memt>er*hip numbers 26, 2 being honorary. 1200 Prohibition leaflets have been distributed, and 2UO leaflets “ How to Vote.” The district was canvassed for the purpose of placing names on the electoral roll, and to urge the people to vote. Deserving poor have been assisted, and some Parliamentary work done. Two successful public meetings have been held at which Temperance audresses were delivered, and several pledges taken. We hope to take up work iuthe Missionary and Juvenile Departments during the coming year. INVERCARGILL. Seventeen meetings have been held. Number of members, 42. In February, a tea and

pihlic meeting was held on behalf of the FriendIC4 (hrli* Society. when addresses were given by Mr. Kelly, M H.K., sod several ministers Several of our irembers also took p.wrt in the meeting. Attention having been drawn to the prevalence of i mmorality in the town, a n earnest letter wia written to the Ministers’ Association, asxing their co-op ration in endeavouring to raise the tone of public opinion on the subject. Our meiut*er a ui in’errewed rt rainin' th«* age of consent, repeal of t’.D. Act*, an 1 other matters in whies we are interested.and promised us his cordial mpjort. Hospital work has been regularly kept up, and is much appreciate! by the pat'ems. During Dr. Kyder’s visit to the town severa. of our members assisted in making her meeti igs successful. Municipal.—A prohibitionist having stated Lis intention o# coming forward as a candidate fer the Ma>oralty, our Un on resolved to work on histatalf. Parliamentary— An intending candidate for the Hous* of Representatives was interviewed, hut the Union decided to support their former member, Mr Kelly. Literature.—Tract distribution has tom carried on, the boxes at the Railway hav* been kept supplied, and Christian Endeavour S>cietirs furnished with literature for distribution. White Risbon. —During the y«ar an effort ha* l>een made to increase the number of subscriber* to this paper, and in this we have 'leen very si ocessful. K liel Work This Department was l>k n up and Mrs tanriie appointed Superintendent. Several esses of destitution have lieeu relieved. B,v. L. M Isitt's Mission.—The Union gave tw • tables to the monster tea-meeting, and assisted in other ways to make the meeting successful. Local Option Poll. —Beven weeks

before the election, arrangements were made with the morning }tai>er for the use of half a column in which to insert any article they desired. 1 his was kept up weekly until a few days before the election, when every issue was supplied with strong extracts and original matter. Members worked energetically to render the “ No License " vote as large as possible. A house to house canvass of tae town was made, and a large nutul»er of lejfie’g distributed. Two days tafore the electiou a massmeeting was held, and the “ White Ribbon rs ” joined in the procession. A pithy leatlet, '* Vote as you pray/' was also distributed. During the year a laige correspondence lut- bee* main tained with N. Z. othcers anl Sup. rintend* nts, which has kept us ;n tuucti with other work in the colony. PALMERSTON NORTH. The first meeting of this Union was held in July, lMlfti, since when its meiutarship has been steadily increasing, until it now nuiutoni 3*l. and 2 honorary luetutar*. Fortnightly meetings are held, business and educational ii cetings taking place alternately. A public > meeting for women wis held in October for the purpose of rousing them to a greater interest in the temperance cause. Another public meeting was held immediately before the general election. House to house visitation was carried on for the purpose of enrollng women. “The Prohibitionist ” and no license leaflet* have been distributed, and the “ I'nion Signal ** is su!>scrii>ed for by the Union. The work of helping friendless girls has made progress, and we are now ready to give assistan«'e and shelter w hen the need arises. The work of influencing the Press has been faithfully done by our President Miss Powell. Early in January 1597, we received a visit from Mrs Wycliffe

Wilson, President of the Sheffield W. C. T Association. She told us of the giod work being carried on by the Sheffield women, and her words of counsel and were appreciated by all. RANOJORA. Number of member*, 15. Seven ordinary meetings have b»en hold. M others.* meetings have also been Held. In August, several of our members pril a pleasant wisit to the Kaiapoi Union. A return visit wa< pu<l to us in October, when a helpful paper on Temp rance was read by \ Kaiapoi member. Two special meetings were held in Noveratar to ariange the electioa campaign, aid hundro is of leaflets were distributed throughout the district. We have a small balance in hand, and we enter on the y.tar’s work in a hopeful spirit, hoping to show an increased membership in our next report. KAIAPOI. Our nuratar* for this year are 41. We have held 12 monthly meetings and 12 Hil»le Lesson meetings. A large quantity of literature wae distributed tafore the general electiou from house to house, and also at every meeting. Mrs Schnackenberg paid us a visit after Convention, and gave us a very spirited address. We also had a very pleasant visit from Mrs Munnings, who addressed 'is on the subject of “ Mot hew’ Meetings.’* On January 2nd, Mr R. Evans gave a large picnic at Willow Farm, the whole of the proceeds to be given to the Coffee-Room Funds, which enabled us to pay all outstanding accounts and leave a balance io hand. Tne Whits Ribbon has several subscribers and is much appreciated. LEESTON. Number of inemtavs, 36. This Branch was started on March )9tb, 1N96, by Mcsdames Isitt, Cole, and Newton, who were sent as delegates from Christchurch. Twelve wellattended meetings have been held. Papers have lieen given bv meml>ers t also by Revs Grant, tawry, and I)r. Withers, the latter on the ‘‘Effect of Aljchplonthe Nervous System.” Several pubdc meetings were held before the election, and our Union was ansisted by the Revs Grant, Lawry, and CapK.n Saunders, S. Much satisfaction was felt at the result of the Local Option Poll, showing we were only 13 short of a three-tifrhs majority. We subscribe to White Ribbon, “Prohibitionist/* and “ Woman’s Signal.” Temperance leaflets were also circulated throughout the district lief ore tb e election. WAIMATK This newly formed branch has 31 meal bet l, and Uiasts of a Bird of Hope numbering Ilk), under the care of Mias Avery, Superintend* nt of Juvenile Work.

ASHBURTON. We have 11 members on the roll, aud u. vtings have been held nearly every week. Ocr work has consisted of visiting the sick at.u helping the poor. We have interested ourselves in getting subscribers for the W rite Ribbon, and the “ Prohibitionist.” During the year a huge demonstration was held, when the Union took an active part in collecting provisions. Leaflets were distributed, and names enrolled before the election. TIMAKU. We have had 9 ordinary meetings and several special ones, with an average attend-

ance of II members out of a roll of 40, ahott haif that number tain * honorary newton 7’be work am >ng our sailors has Men m.* encouraging, an 1 we found it neoe.warv to hav« a care-taker on th» premise*, and to rent two ao! Iriional rooms. D iring the winter in mtto, whet few ships were in p >rt, we started % B >ys Club, our aim being to provide in*tmetion and recreation for the youth of the torn. The nMults were very satisfactory. In M.vy « so ial was held ia connection with the “ R and Cl ib. Subscriptions were collected in aid of the Sailcs' Rest. A weekly sewing meeting was ita’tel, and a sal * of goods held in October, by which the sum of ill 4 was added to our funds. We hnve taw very much encouraged and grariflod from time t > time by r-oeiving let’en from sailors leaving port expressing th-ir precutiot of help received during th *ir stay at Timaru. Dorcas meetings have been very succ<«sfal, and the woik this year has Men self-supporting. Preceding the election Temperance literature was distributed, and various members assisted at the ptdliag-booth on election day.

HOKITIKA. We regret that our inemtarship, owing to removals. Ac , has decreased this year to 1! taing 7 leas than last year. Of these seven w" cannot fortaar to mention Mrs Burrows, Mrs Harrow, and Miss Johuston, who did splendid work during her stay, and wvs the originator of the cottage meetings. We have held 9 business meetings during the year. Evangelistic Work—The report is Tery encouraging. Weekly meetings have Men held at different cottages. They have been well attended, and much interest has lieen evince!. Missionary Department—Miss Jack, Superintendent, reports the continuation of monthly Missionary Prayer Meetings. Parliamentary—Mrs Thotrss has endeavoured to influence women to enrol their names Just before the general election sv,»eral hundred leaflets “ How to Vote,” and *' Will the Revenue Suffer?” were ported to women in oouutry districts. In July a resolution was passed and for war ie 1 to the Premier, deploring the action of the Legislative Council in reject* ini the Bill for the repeal of the C.D. Acts. Lit *rature —Nine fresh subscribers have Iwen obtained for White Ribbon. We also subserita to the “ Woman’s Signal/’ and circulate it amongst our member*. Efforts have ale been made to influence the Press in the cause of temperance.

GREY MOUTH. This Branch has held monthly meetings during the year, also Missionary Prayer Meetings, which were well attended. Number of mem Mrs on roll 22, several of whom are subscriber* to the Whits Ribbon. Literature has been distributed among the sailors every Sunday; as a result, miny sailors attend Cburch and appreciate the interest taken is them. In September a branch of the Loyal Temperance Legion was organised with gratify ing results, .starting with 14 members, in three months tue number* increased to 54 Fortnightly meetings are held from 7 to 8 o’clock. Li-ssons are given in Physiology and Temperance. District tract distribution, Hospital visitation, and sjrecusl work duriug tbs elections have also been undertaken. Ttw Treasurer a report show* a satisfactory credit balance.

NASEBY. Thit Branch wu formed on August 10th, <496. It ha* a meraher*hip of 10. Nine ordiry m**et»ng» have been held. Two puHie SHtftin?* were conducted by the Union, and given hy *». embers at three public vmperat ce meetings. Literature was distribated prior to the Local Option Toll in Deoemb<r The 44 Prohibitionist "is regularly distribsted. M >BGIEL. We have 10 members on the roH. T**n meetjafs hare Wn he’d during the yew. Work has b«en dene in the direction of helping the poor, ftD d the M then*’ Meetings on Satn dar even ap are still continue!. A good deal of work «m d< ne before the election, and many leaflets distributed. DUNEDIN. We desire to s’ly at the outset that, considering the very favourable circumstances under which we commenced the year, we had hoped to tie a» le to lay before you tome grand faults for the year’s work. However, it was not to b■. We must honestly confess we have hern sadly disappointed, but not in the slightdecree disxiuraged, I refer specially to our failure in securing the election of our candidates, also in the women's vote at the recent election re Prohibition. We cannot speak too strongly on this point. Women, who are the greatest sufferers from this accursed traffic, ha*e certainly, for acme unaccountable reason, traded to the lowering of humanity by their late vote for continuance of license. The year commenced with the holding of the annual Convention, which was in every respect a great success. The daily meetingi of the Convention were well attended by members from all parts of the oolony. and the public meetings were also attended by large Dumlieni. Everyone felt aome g«*»d was accomplished. There was one grand feature •bout the Convention —that was that every woman s»-enied to be to thoroughly in earnest in the endeavour to secure letter legislation on social question! afficting our sea. We have, through the kindness of the Convention, a very large quantity of literature on the purity question, and shall he happy to supply members or unions with a l*atch of auch lite a 1 ure for distribution. The rooms at Leavitt Houae are let f**r a small sum by Mrs Dunn. The Hower mission work at the host i al has been attended to by Mrs Thomas Dick with very gr* at success. Mr Me' aren. as superintendent of juvenile work, has from time to time sent wery encouraging reports of hi« w rk among the children. The superintendent of unfermented wine has not at all allowed the subject to drop. It only rests with a few of our churches to abolish the intoxicating cap from the Lord’s Supper. Some have weakened the wine very much with water, thinking to stifle their conic ence by so doing. We have every confidence that in time the total abstainers in every church will yet assert their right to have the anfermentwd wine used at the holy ordinance of the Lord’s Supper.

The Women’s Franchise Bill was thrown out in the English House of Lords without even the form of a division. Is it any wonder that reformers should say, 44 Let such an obstructive Chamber be either mended or ended r

BALANCE SHEET OF THK WOMENS CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCI UNION OK N Z„ For the Year ending February 12nd, 1H97.

I have compan»d these items with the entries in the Cash-book, and find the Italance to be oorrectly stated. (Signed) W. Sidnit Smith. February 24, 18(07. (Signed) Dora Bai.lanttwi, February 24, IHO7. Treasurer. ♦

Receipts. To Balance from last year 14 7 1 Capitation Fee* Napier ... 1 0 0 New Plymouth ... 1 4 0 Auckland ... 4 7 0 Tauranga ... 0 4 0 Christchurch ... 1 10 <; Rotorua ... S 14 0 L**eston ... o 13 0 Brunnerton ... 0 H 0 Timaru ... 1 0 0 W&irarspa ... o 0 f> Waimate ... 0 16 0 Lyttelton ... 0 10 6 Hokitika ... 0 7 0 Kaiapoi ... 1 4 0 Palmerston North ... 0 12 0 Wellington ... 1 4 6 Mos«iel ... 0 7 0 West Taieri ... 0 7 6 Nasehy, Otago ... 0 6 0 Rangioea ... 0 7 r> Invercargill ... 1 1 0 Stratford ... 1 2 0 Dunedin ... J 0 0 Blenheim ... 1 0 0 24 4 0 World’s W. 0. T. U, Auckland ... 0 9 2 Palmerston North ... 0 2 0 Kaiapoi ... 0 10 0 Waiinate ... 0 2 6 Lyttelton ... o 1 9 Hokitika ... 0 1 2 Mosgiel ... o 1 2 Kangiora ... 0 2 6 West Taieri ... o 1 3 NaaeLy, Otago ... o 0 10 Inver* argill ... 0 3 f. Wellington ... 0 4 1 Stratford ... 0 3 S Christchurch ... o 6 1 Dune 'in ... o 3 4 2 12 0 To Rmlnnbk Kiuef Find Wellington ... 2 0 0 Christchurch ... 3 0 0 - . 6 0 0 Armenian Find— Nasehy, Otago • •• 1 0 0 Literature sold • •• 0 9 0 117 12 1 Expenditure. Travei.lino Expenses— President ... 7 14 0 Secretary ... 4 0 0 Treasurer ... 3 4 1 • 11 IS 1 Post aob — President ... : 0 0 Secretary ... i 7 10 Corresponding Sec. ... 0 7 11 Literature Department 0 1 7 Treasurer ... 0 is 0 3 16 4 AWLIATINQ AND Dl i nr.ATRs Fits — Woman’s Nat. Council 2 2 0 Grants Printing Covention Numher White Kihr--n 4 0 0 . 6 2 c

Aocormi— Literature ... 1 0 0 1 0 0 Stationery ... 0 a 9 2 S 9 Bbuittbs Ru.irt— N.Z. Union ... * 2 0 Wellington ... 2 0 0 Christohuivh ... S 0 0 • 7 2 0 A b won aw— Nuebj, Otago ••• 1 0 0 Cash in hand ... 15 10 11 €47 12 1